How to Pronounce "sapling"
word
ˈsæpɫɪŋ
SAP-ling
sˈæplɪŋ
SAP-ling
Definition
A young tree, especially one that has recently been planted, and is not yet fully grown.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsæpɫɪŋ
British English
sˈæplɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAP-ling
UK
SAP-ling
Listen in Context
We planted a sapling in our backyard.
The sapling needs water every day.
After one year, the sapling had grown taller.
Be careful not to step on the sapling—it's still fragile.